Salary

$24.04 Hourly

Location

Boulder County, CO

Job Type

Hourly

Job Number

6181(ZZ2)

Department

Coroners Office

Division

COR Administration

Opening Date

01/02/2025

Closing Date

1/12/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Description
Benefits
Questions

Description

Boulder County Coroner's department is seeking to hire an hourly Coroner Technician - Family Assistance.

Position Summary And Primary Responsibilities

The Hourly Coroner Technician position is a support position primarily serving the Family Assistance Coordinator within the Family Assistance Unit. The Hourly Coroner Technician is responsible for providing support services and resources to those who have lost a loved one due to a sudden or unexpected death. The Hourly Coroner Technician is responsible for coordinating death investigation information and assists families in understanding the role of the coroner in the death of their loved one.

This position also performs a variety of administrative and analytical duties.

Scope Of Interpersonal Contacts

The Hourly Coroner Technician is a representative of the Coroner's Office and is involved in a myriad of interpersonal contacts. Such contacts require a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, tact, discretion, etiquette, and good judgment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Knowledge of medico legal policy and procedures and Colorado Revised Statues pertaining to the Coroner.

Knowledge of forensic investigation and interviewing techniques and practices, chain of custody, death certificate processes, and probable causes of death under a wide variety of circumstances.

Skill in providing comfort and assistance to those grieving a loss.

Skill in professionally and effectively engaging in difficult conversations and conflict resolution communicating in a clear and concise way when in stressful situations, when conversing with personnel, bereaved family members and stakeholders.

Skill in basic document preparation, formal report writing, and business letter writing.

Skill in written and verbal communication requiring information to be expressed in an understanding and empathetic way when working with bereaved family members and the public.

Ability to maintain professional composure and communicate and work effectively with County staff, bereaved families, law enforcement officials, pathologists, physicians, lawyers, emergency room personnel, and the general public.

Ability to function successfully in high stress situations and implement effective courses of action and draw appropriate conclusions.

Ability to use modern office equipment including computer equipment, and operate computer programs such as Microsoft Office 365, to include Microsoft Word, Access Database, Excel, Power Point and other software applications.

This is an hourly position that will work 25-29 hours per week. This position will work varying hours, Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 5pm. This position will work at 5610 Flatiron Parkway in Boulder, CO.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $24.04 hourly

Tentative Hiring Timeline

Phone Screening: January 17th
First Round Interviews: January 22nd
Language Proficiency Test: January 24th
Reference Check: January 23rd

Examples of Duties

Assist the Family Assistance Coordinator with family assistance related administrative support tasks including case data tracking, updating resources and informational documents/brochures, drafting next of kin correspondence, and participate in community outreach as it relates to family assistance, including attending monthly meetings advocacy/grief related meetings.
Act as a support to grieving families either by phone, email, or in person. Create space, listen, provide empathy, and show compassion.
Act as a direct point of contact to the bereaved: answer questions and provide guidance, make referrals.
Develop and maintain working relationships with various mental health resources, mortuaries, law enforcement agencies as well as other service partners.
Collaborate with the investigations and pathology units on cases; attend daily case briefing meetings to flag cases for Family Assistance follow up.
Field general inquiries about the Coroner’s Office operations via phone, email, and in-person interactions to bereaved persons and the general public.
Operate office equipment such as personal computers, photocopiers, scanners, and other related devices.
Invoice data entry.
Supply inventory management.
Document management.

Additional Duties

Proficiently use virtual meeting platforms such as Teams, Zoom, and Webex.
Proficient use of Microsoft office programs including Outlook, and Excel.
Adapt to varying situations with the public and service partners.
Provide specific information on the responsibilities of the Coroner’s Office as needed.
Help maintain clean and organized common work areas.
Assist in managing clerical organization during mass fatalities disasters.
Performs related work, as required.
May be reassigned during emergency situations.

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

Education & Experience

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of

A bachelor's degree, or 90-120 higher education hours with a concentration in a human service field* from a nationally accredited college or university, and a minimum of six months experience in an advocacy role.**

OR

An associate's degree, or 60-90 higher education hours with a concentration in a human service field* from a nationally accredited college or university, and a minimum of one year experience in an advocacy role.**

OR

A high school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience in an advocacy role.**

Human service field such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Human Behavior, Mental Health, or a closely related field.
All relevant experience, regardless of tier, must have been worked within the last three years.

Driver's License

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

Background Check & Fingerprinting

A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

Special Requirements

Applicants must pass a drug screen and subject to random drug testing
Applicants must pass a polygraph examination
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualificaitons

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience working with or for a coroner or medical examiner's office, or other related experience such as a mortuary, law enforcement, health care, mental health, social work, etc.
Experience working with bereaved families in the loss of a loved one.
ABMDI certified death investigator or able to obtain certification within one year.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Along with offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers hourly employees the following benefits:

peace of mind for the future with PERA pension, PERA 401k, and Social Security retirement plans;
ways to get around town with discounts on the RTD Eco Pass;
paid medical leave;
the opportunity to take charge of your well-being through a nationally-recognized wellness program.

01

How do you meet the minimum requirements (required)?

02

Are you bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred)?

03

What does diversity mean to you?

04

What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own?

Required Question

Agency Boulder County

Address 2025 14th Street

Boulder, Colorado, 80302

Phone 303-441-3525

Website http://www.bouldercounty.org

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

New Jobs

Coroner Technician - Family Assistance